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Collection
Abele and Shirk Family Photograph Collection
Title
Unidentified boy in dark suit
Object ID
ASF-01-06-03
  1 image  
Object Name
Ambrotype
Collection
Abele and Shirk Family Photograph Collection
Title
Unidentified boy in dark suit
Description
Unidentified boy in dark suit, seated.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Subject
Photographs
Classification
ASF-01-06-03
Search Terms
Ambrotypes
Children
Object Name
Ambrotype
Original or Copy
Original
Print Size
1.5 x 2 inches
Dimention Details
Image is encased, but cover is detached. Backing paper and glass are worn.
Object ID
ASF-01-06-03
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.041
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Collection
William Byron Hornberger Photograph Collection
Title
Ambrotype of Amanda Louisa Buch Hornberger
Object ID
WBH-02-05-01
Date Range
c. 1851
  1 image  
Object Name
Ambrotype
Collection
William Byron Hornberger Photograph Collection
Title
Ambrotype of Amanda Louisa Buch Hornberger
Description
Amanda Louisa Buch Hornberger, born 1848, died 1917. Taken circa 1851.
Date Range
c. 1851
Storage Location
LancasterHistory
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Hornberger, Amanda Louisa Buch
Subject
Photographs
Classification
WBH-02-05-01
Search Terms
Ambrotypes
Children
Portraits
Object Name
Ambrotype
Original or Copy
Copy
Print Size
2.25 x 2.75 inches
Dimention Details
Image in 3/25 x 3.75 inch case. Front cover of case is missing.
Object ID
WBH-02-05-01
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.052
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Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Constitution and bylaws of the Crispus Attucks Community Association
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F017_It19
Date Range
1963/04/18
  1 document  
Collection
Lancaster Recreation Commission Records
Title
Constitution and bylaws of the Crispus Attucks Community Association
Description
Constitution and bylaws of the Crispus Attucks Community Association, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. "Official copy adopted April 18, 1963, with noted changes." Not signed.
Date Range
1963/04/18
Creation Date
18 April 1963
Creator
Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Cypress, John L.
Polite, Nelson M.,Sr.
Subjects
By-laws
Children
Community centers
Family recreation
Recreation centers
Youth
Youth centers
Search Terms
By-laws
Children
Community centers
Crispus Attucks Community Association
Crispus Attucks Community Association of the Lancaster Recreation Commission
Crispus Attucks Community Center
Family recreation
Lancaster Recreation Commission
Persons of color
Recreation centers
Youth
Youth centers
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Bylaws
Language
English
Object ID
MG0567_S02_F017_It19
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2010.LancRec
Other Numbers
MG-567
Other Number
MG-567, Series 2, Folder 17, Item 19
Classification
MG0567
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by AN, 2010. Added to database 2 September 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Card Collection
Title
Advertising trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Object ID
MG0180_S01_F012_In04_It01
Date Range
1884
  1 document  
Collection
Card Collection
Title
Advertising trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Description
Advertising trade card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, the largest importers and retailers in the world, pioneers in the business, and the only importers dealing direct with consumers.
The front of this trade card, with its derogatory and cariactured depiction of race, shows an African American family that stops to read a billboard advertising the business. "Whoa! Stephen till I read dis yer sign."
The reverse contains the address of the home office, locations of stores throughout the United States, and warnings about the "vile mixtures" of competitors.
Date Range
1884
Creation Date
1884
Creator
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subjects
Advertising
Advertising cards
African Americans in advertising
African Americans--History
Ephemera
Race discrimination
Stereotypes
Stores, Retail
Search Terms
Advertising
Advertising cards
African American men
African American women
Business cards
Children
Donkeys
Ephemera
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Lancaster
Persons of color
Racial stereotypes
Trade cards
Wagons
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Card, Advertising
Language
English
Object ID
MG0180_S01_F012_In04_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Card Collection (MG0180) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/39cc1c47-2885-4667-81d0-959136391688
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Card Collection (MG0180), Series #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact Research@LancasterHistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-180
Other Number
MG-180, Series 1, Folder 12, Insert 4, Item 1
Classification
MG0180
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Oricinally cataloged by JM. Added to database 6 December 2023.
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Caring as our calling : 75 years, 1909-1984, : The Mennonite Children's Home, Millersville Youth Village

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15228
Author
Witmer, Nancy.
Date of Publication
1984]
Call Number
367.732 W825c
Responsibility
by Nancy Witmer.
Author
Witmer, Nancy.
Place of Publication
[Manheim, Pa. (R. 7, Box 78, Manheim, PA 17545)
Publisher
N. Witmer,
Date of Publication
1984]
Physical Description
48 p. : ports. ; 22 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (final page).
Subjects
Millersville Youth Viilage (Millersville, Pa.)
Mennonite Children's Home (Millersville, Pa.)
Children
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
367.732 W825c
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Deutsche & englische Vorschriften fur die Jugend

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19404
Author
Egelmann, Charles F.
Date of Publication
1831?]
Call Number
745.61 R287 1831
Alternate Title
German & English regulations for the youth / imposed and engraved by Carl Friederich Egelmann.
Deutsche und englische Vorscriften fur die Jugend
Responsibility
aufgesetzt und gestochen von Carl Friederich Egelmann.
Author
Egelmann, Charles F.
Place of Publication
[Reading, Pa.?
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1831?]
Physical Description
[21] leaves : ill. ; 16 x 21 cm.
Notes
Cf. Nash, R. Amer. penmanship 1800-1850, 136.
Cf. Botte & Tannhof. German printing, 2522.
From the collections of the Heritage Center, P98.37.2.
Previous owners: William Arnde and John Snyder.
First handwriting treatiese published in America for use among German-speaking population.
Engraved copper plates.
In original blue wraps with faded white strip as spine.
Subjects
Arnde, William.
Snyder, John.
Penmanship, German.
Penmanship, American.
Children
Calligraphy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
745.61 R287 1831
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Francis Leech
Object ID
Inv 1775 F001 L
Date Range
1775
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Francis Leech
Date Range
1775
Year
1775
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0073
People
Leech, Francis
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Indentured servants
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Indentured servants
Persons of color
Probate records
Servants
Women
Place
Sadsbury Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1775 F001 L
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
073
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Also renunciation, administrators' bond.
Enslaved woman listed.
Indentured servant boy listed.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Isaac Richardson
Object ID
Inv 1766 F001 R
Date Range
1766
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Isaac Richardson
Date Range
1766
Year
1766
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0099
People
Richardson, Isaac
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Women
Place
None
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1766 F001 R
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
099
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Enslaved persons listed, one woman and one boy.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Thomas Robinson
Object ID
Inv 1797 F004 R
Date Range
1797
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Thomas Robinson
Date Range
1797
Year
1797
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0100
People
Francis "Frank"
Robinson, Thomas
Thom
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Women
Place
Mount Joy Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1797 F004 R
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
100
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Enslaved persons listed, one man, one woman, one boy.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Andrew Rogers
Object ID
Inv 1794 F002 R
Date Range
1794
  1 document  
Collection
Estate Inventories
Title
Estate inventory of Andrew Rogers
Date Range
1794
Year
1794
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0100
People
Rogers, Andrew
Sam
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Subjects
African Americans--History
Probate records
Slaveholders--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County
Search Terms
Boys
Children
Enslaved persons
Estate inventories
Persons of color
Probate records
Place
Hanover Twp., Lancaster County
Extent
1 item, 5 pages to scan
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1794 F002 R
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
100
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Enslaved boy listed.
1 item, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment-contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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